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FIRST in Rhode Island

With almost 90 teams ready for the 2024–25 season, our smallest state is still full of FIRST programming. Partnerships with the University of Rhode Island and New England Institute of Technology and non-profits such as Aquidneck Island Robotics reach students of all ages.

Contact the Program Delivery Partners:

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Aquidneck Island Robotics started with AIR Strike. Aquidneck Island Robotics is dedicated to educating local youth in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through worldwide robotics competitions.

FRC 78, Rhode Island

Contact NE FIRST

NE FIRST, 6 Liberty Square #2588, Boston, MA 02109

or P.O. Box 940, Bloomfield, CT 06002

Michael Fantom, Executive Director, mfantom@nefirst.org

 

Scott Heaton, Robotics & Logistics Director, sheaton@nefirst.org

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Sam Spain, Communications & Advancement Director, sspain@nefirst.org

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Jacob Janssens, Project Support Specialist, jjanssens@nefirst.org

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Tom Rishworth, RI Outreach & Education Resource, trishworth@nefirst.org​

Thanks for getting in touch! We will respond as soon as possible.

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